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SOF → ZRH
Which side of the plane to sit from Sofia Airport (Sofia) to Zürich Airport (Zurich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the central Alpine chain and the high peaks of the Balkans shortly after departure.
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Rila Mountains
Just after takeoff from Sofia, look south to see Musala, the highest peak in the Balkan Peninsula.
Dinaric Alps
Dramatic limestone karst peaks stretching across Montenegro, Bosnia, and Croatia.
Hohe Tauern Range
Glaciated peaks of the Austrian Alps, including views towards the Grossglockner on clear days.
Glarus Alps
As the flight descends into Zurich, enjoy close-up views of the rugged Swiss Alpine peaks.
Sit on the left for the most consistent mountain scenery. For the best lighting on the peaks without glare, choose a morning flight. During the final 20 minutes, keep your camera ready for the transition from the high Alps to the Swiss Plateau.
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Stara Planina
The Balkan Mountains range extending across central Bulgaria, visible shortly after departure.
Danube River
Look for the winding blue ribbon of the Danube as the flight heads northwest toward Central Europe.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
A massive lake bordering Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, typically visible during the descent.
Zurich Lowlands
Views of the rolling green hills and neat Swiss villages north of the city before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. It offers excellent views of Lake Constance (Bodensee) if the aircraft approaches Zurich from the east (typical for Runway 14 or 16). Watch for the Danube's wide bends over Serbia and Hungary.
Book Hotels in ZurichDistance: 1,279 km (795 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Arrival: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Route Type: International
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